Derek & Misty's Guidebook

Derek & Misty
Derek & Misty
Derek & Misty's Guidebook

Rumbling Bald Resort

This is an alternate outdoor pool that is available for our Rumbling Bald Resort guests to use.
Apple Valley Pool
200 Winesap Blvd
This is an alternate outdoor pool that is available for our Rumbling Bald Resort guests to use.

Food Scene

Enjoy breakfast & lunch at this great local family owned restaurant. Only a stone's throw away for the condo! Awesome food & service!
22 locals recommend
Victory Kitchen
959 Buffalo Creek Rd
22 locals recommend
Enjoy breakfast & lunch at this great local family owned restaurant. Only a stone's throw away for the condo! Awesome food & service!
Great place right on Lake Lure @ Rumbling Bald Resort. Awesome views and food!
42 locals recommend
Legends on the Lake
153 Mountains Blvd
42 locals recommend
Great place right on Lake Lure @ Rumbling Bald Resort. Awesome views and food!
GREAT place to eat! Nice, local, husband & wife owned restaurant specializing in Italian food! Scores an 11 out of 10 for unique charm. Food & atmosphere will make you want to hangout all night! -Seasonal- & only open for dinner. WALK HERE FROM THE CONDO!!!
53 locals recommend
Luna Del Sol
143 Whitney Boulevard
53 locals recommend
GREAT place to eat! Nice, local, husband & wife owned restaurant specializing in Italian food! Scores an 11 out of 10 for unique charm. Food & atmosphere will make you want to hangout all night! -Seasonal- & only open for dinner. WALK HERE FROM THE CONDO!!!
Huge tasty burgers. With an option to eat outside by Lake Lure you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views!
122 locals recommend
Larkin's On the Lake Restaurant
1020 Memorial Hwy
122 locals recommend
Huge tasty burgers. With an option to eat outside by Lake Lure you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views!
Good food here. Indoor & outdoor seating. Great views overlooking Lake Lure and the public beach area.
80 locals recommend
La Strada At Lake Lure
2693 Memorial Hwy
80 locals recommend
Good food here. Indoor & outdoor seating. Great views overlooking Lake Lure and the public beach area.
Good brew, good food, & great times! (A drive from the condo.)
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Way
726 locals recommend
Good brew, good food, & great times! (A drive from the condo.)
A fun and interesting place to visit for fans of Beer. (A drive from the condo)
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven St
450 locals recommend
A fun and interesting place to visit for fans of Beer. (A drive from the condo)
79 locals recommend
The Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
438 Main St
79 locals recommend
Got a sweet tooth? Scoop has got you covered! Ice cream and shakes across the street from Lake Lure's public beach.
7 locals recommend
Scoop Lake Lure
2797 Memorial Hwy
7 locals recommend
Got a sweet tooth? Scoop has got you covered! Ice cream and shakes across the street from Lake Lure's public beach.
Get your Hershey's Ice Cream here!
6 locals recommend
Village Scoop
439 Main St
6 locals recommend
Get your Hershey's Ice Cream here!
High-end food with a great view by the Lake Lure Dam. This restaurant is in the same location as the old "Point of View" restaurant. Come here for great cocktails and tasty unique dishes.
21 locals recommend
The Highlands Kitchen & Bar
451 Main Street
21 locals recommend
High-end food with a great view by the Lake Lure Dam. This restaurant is in the same location as the old "Point of View" restaurant. Come here for great cocktails and tasty unique dishes.
A small & fun market located across the street from Lake Lure. You can eat, drink an alcoholic beverage, and sometimes listen to live music here. Order the street corn on the cob if available!
38 locals recommend
Lured Market & Grill
2655 Memorial Hwy
38 locals recommend
A small & fun market located across the street from Lake Lure. You can eat, drink an alcoholic beverage, and sometimes listen to live music here. Order the street corn on the cob if available!

Golfing

LOCATED BASICALLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CONDO! Nice course with AWESOME views!!
57 locals recommend
Apple Valley Golf Course
309 Winesap Rd
57 locals recommend
LOCATED BASICALLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CONDO! Nice course with AWESOME views!!
Nice course, very near the condo, with great views!
49 locals recommend
Bald Mountain Golf Course
162 Mountains Blvd
49 locals recommend
Nice course, very near the condo, with great views!
Local golf course with great views!
10 locals recommend
Lake Lure Golf Club
658 Memorial Hwy
10 locals recommend
Local golf course with great views!

Sightseeing

Amazing views, great hiking! A SHORT drive from the condo!
333 locals recommend
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St
333 locals recommend
Amazing views, great hiking! A SHORT drive from the condo!
A beautiful and interesting local bridge! Spring, Summer, & Fall are optimal times to visit this LIVING bridge.
89 locals recommend
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
3070 Memorial Hwy
89 locals recommend
A beautiful and interesting local bridge! Spring, Summer, & Fall are optimal times to visit this LIVING bridge.
49 locals recommend
Lake Lure / Washburn Marina
2930 Memorial Hwy
49 locals recommend
Lake Lure's historic dam.
Lake Lure Dam
Lake Lure's historic dam.
The historical Biltmore House is "America's Largest Home"! If you find yourself in Asheville, and have the time, explore this 8,000 acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This historic home (built by George Vanderbilt) offers something for everyone. Lush historic gardens, Blue Ridge Mountain views, dining, shopping, & more. Fun for the whole family. -$$ entrance fee.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge St
1485 locals recommend
The historical Biltmore House is "America's Largest Home"! If you find yourself in Asheville, and have the time, explore this 8,000 acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This historic home (built by George Vanderbilt) offers something for everyone. Lush historic gardens, Blue Ridge Mountain views, dining, shopping, & more. Fun for the whole family. -$$ entrance fee.
A must see for people that are passionate about horses! Horses and riders were flown here from all over the globe when the "World Equestrian Games" were held here. Multiple restaurants and shops located on site. An amazing place that seems to get even larger with new construction every year. (About a 30 minute drive from the condo)
301 locals recommend
Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International Blvd
301 locals recommend
A must see for people that are passionate about horses! Horses and riders were flown here from all over the globe when the "World Equestrian Games" were held here. Multiple restaurants and shops located on site. An amazing place that seems to get even larger with new construction every year. (About a 30 minute drive from the condo)
For a truly religious experience visit what some locals refer to as "Pretty Place". Marvel at God's creation as you look out over the landscape. (A drive from the condo.)
76 locals recommend
Fred W. Symmes Chapel
100 Ymca Camp Road
76 locals recommend
For a truly religious experience visit what some locals refer to as "Pretty Place". Marvel at God's creation as you look out over the landscape. (A drive from the condo.)
123 locals recommend
Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf Rd
123 locals recommend
This is a cool public park to visit ON Lake Lure. This is a great place to take a walk, enjoy the views, and have a picnic on a nice day. It is also not uncommon for people to use Morse Park for weddings.
13 locals recommend
Morse Park
2948 Memorial Hwy
13 locals recommend
This is a cool public park to visit ON Lake Lure. This is a great place to take a walk, enjoy the views, and have a picnic on a nice day. It is also not uncommon for people to use Morse Park for weddings.
Well known for its role in the hit movie "Dirty Dancing", Lake Lure is a sanctuary for serenity and relaxation. Its unrivaled beauty is just the beginning of what you'll find here. Take a boat tour of the Lake, play on the beach, swim, hike, mountain bike, climb a shear rock face, fish, boat, kayak or just relax.
327 locals recommend
Lake Lure
327 locals recommend
Well known for its role in the hit movie "Dirty Dancing", Lake Lure is a sanctuary for serenity and relaxation. Its unrivaled beauty is just the beginning of what you'll find here. Take a boat tour of the Lake, play on the beach, swim, hike, mountain bike, climb a shear rock face, fish, boat, kayak or just relax.
Mount Mitchell, known in Cherokee as Attakulla, is the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the highest peak in mainland eastern North America. It is located near Burnsville in Yancey County, North Carolina; in the Black Mountain subrange of the Appalachians, about 19 miles northeast of Asheville.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell, known in Cherokee as Attakulla, is the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the highest peak in mainland eastern North America. It is located near Burnsville in Yancey County, North Carolina; in the Black Mountain subrange of the Appalachians, about 19 miles northeast of Asheville.
Deep inside of Humpback Mountain lie the Linville Caverns, North Carolina's only caverns open for tours. These natural limestone caverns feature stalactite and stalagmite formations and an underground stream. Guided tours (30-40 minutes long) begin at regular intervals. The caverns is located just a few miles from Linville Falls and four miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The temperature stays a comfortable 52 degrees F all year, so it's definitely one of our Favorite Spots to Beat the Heat.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221
317 locals recommend
Deep inside of Humpback Mountain lie the Linville Caverns, North Carolina's only caverns open for tours. These natural limestone caverns feature stalactite and stalagmite formations and an underground stream. Guided tours (30-40 minutes long) begin at regular intervals. The caverns is located just a few miles from Linville Falls and four miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The temperature stays a comfortable 52 degrees F all year, so it's definitely one of our Favorite Spots to Beat the Heat.
Definitely one of America's favorite drives. A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other. It's a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
757 locals recommend
Definitely one of America's favorite drives. A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other. It's a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.
Vineyards for Biltmore Winery
375 Long Valley Rd
A historical part of Lake Lure that may or may not be haunted...
32 locals recommend
The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa
2771 Memorial Hwy
32 locals recommend
A historical part of Lake Lure that may or may not be haunted...

Activities

Lake Lure's public beach.
102 locals recommend
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
2724 Memorial Hwy
102 locals recommend
Lake Lure's public beach.
Fun walking, shopping, eating, and sight seeing. Something for everyone on Main Street in Chimney Rock! A short drive from the condo.
Main Street
Main Street
Fun walking, shopping, eating, and sight seeing. Something for everyone on Main Street in Chimney Rock! A short drive from the condo.
TUBING! -down the Green River is an awesome experience & a great way to cool off in the summer time! Take a trip down the Green and enjoy nature! Bring water shoes, tube down and the bus will bring you back.
17 locals recommend
Wilderness Cove Tubing
3772 Green River Cove Rd
17 locals recommend
TUBING! -down the Green River is an awesome experience & a great way to cool off in the summer time! Take a trip down the Green and enjoy nature! Bring water shoes, tube down and the bus will bring you back.
Zip lining & more!
170 locals recommend
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee Dr
170 locals recommend
Zip lining & more!
Fun times on a hot Summer day!
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
384 locals recommend
Fun times on a hot Summer day!
Beautiful scenery! If hiking is on your list, you may enjoy this! Bring appropriate shoes. (A drive from the condo)
43 locals recommend
Big Bradley Falls
43 locals recommend
Beautiful scenery! If hiking is on your list, you may enjoy this! Bring appropriate shoes. (A drive from the condo)
Let talented actors/actresses put on an entertaining show for you here! (A drive from the condo.) Flat Rock Playhouse is a professional, non-profit theatre located in the village of Flat Rock, NC known for quality productions of popular musicals, comedies, and dramas.
178 locals recommend
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville Hwy
178 locals recommend
Let talented actors/actresses put on an entertaining show for you here! (A drive from the condo.) Flat Rock Playhouse is a professional, non-profit theatre located in the village of Flat Rock, NC known for quality productions of popular musicals, comedies, and dramas.
This is a very fun place for younger children to play, interact, and learn! KidSenses is approximately a 30 minute drive from the condo to main street Rutherfordton.
19 locals recommend
KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum
172 N Main St
19 locals recommend
This is a very fun place for younger children to play, interact, and learn! KidSenses is approximately a 30 minute drive from the condo to main street Rutherfordton.
13.58 Mile long converted railway, the Thermal Belt Rail Trail is a paved, 12' wide trail running through the heart of Rutherford County, NC. Once a railway for trains people enjoy walking, running, and bicycling on this converted smooth paved trail.
16 locals recommend
Thermal Belt Rail Trail
125 Reveley St
16 locals recommend
13.58 Mile long converted railway, the Thermal Belt Rail Trail is a paved, 12' wide trail running through the heart of Rutherford County, NC. Once a railway for trains people enjoy walking, running, and bicycling on this converted smooth paved trail.
This is a short but fun walk by the Rocky Broad River that runs along side Main Street Chimney Rock.
9 locals recommend
Chimney Rock Park Ticket Office
431 Main St
9 locals recommend
This is a short but fun walk by the Rocky Broad River that runs along side Main Street Chimney Rock.
Hiking & breath taking views! Home of the "Mile High Swinging Bridge": walk across America’s highest suspension footbridge! Different wildlife habitats: see cougars, bears, bald eagles, river otters and elk. Gift shop & small restaurant/grill also.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
716 locals recommend
Hiking & breath taking views! Home of the "Mile High Swinging Bridge": walk across America’s highest suspension footbridge! Different wildlife habitats: see cougars, bears, bald eagles, river otters and elk. Gift shop & small restaurant/grill also.
A fun place for families to visit in the Fall of the year!
61 locals recommend
Grandad's Apples
2951 Chimney Rock Rd
61 locals recommend
A fun place for families to visit in the Fall of the year!
The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a 42-acre zoological park in Western North Carolina operated by the City of Asheville's Parks and Recreation department. Until 1973, it was known as the Asheville City Zoo and was then renamed the Children's Zoo and Nature Center. This is a small Zoo with a lot of the animals that you might find in North Carolina.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Rd
295 locals recommend
The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a 42-acre zoological park in Western North Carolina operated by the City of Asheville's Parks and Recreation department. Until 1973, it was known as the Asheville City Zoo and was then renamed the Children's Zoo and Nature Center. This is a small Zoo with a lot of the animals that you might find in North Carolina.
While staying with us at Rumbling Bald Resort visit the Cabana to set up your guided pontoon boat tour! This is a great and inexpensive experience lasting about an hour. Learn local history and facts from your boat captain.
36 locals recommend
North Shore Beach Cabana
112 Mountains Boulevard
36 locals recommend
While staying with us at Rumbling Bald Resort visit the Cabana to set up your guided pontoon boat tour! This is a great and inexpensive experience lasting about an hour. Learn local history and facts from your boat captain.
This is a VERY small aquarium located on main street Hendersonville N.C. It is a fun place to visit for families and younger children if you are in the area. *Lots of other small shops in the area.*
26 locals recommend
Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab
511 N Main St
26 locals recommend
This is a VERY small aquarium located on main street Hendersonville N.C. It is a fun place to visit for families and younger children if you are in the area. *Lots of other small shops in the area.*
Hands On! - A Child's Gallery is an interactive educational museum for children ages 1-10 and families where learning and fun seamlessly blend.
49 locals recommend
Hands On! Children's Museum
318 N Main St
49 locals recommend
Hands On! - A Child's Gallery is an interactive educational museum for children ages 1-10 and families where learning and fun seamlessly blend.

Shopping

Our local Harley shop!
Chimney Rock Harley-Davidson
363 Main St
Our local Harley shop!
Mall shopping.
85 locals recommend
Asheville Mall
3 S Tunnel Rd
85 locals recommend
Mall shopping.
Our local "ABC" store for all your alcoholic beverage needs.
8 locals recommend
ABC Liquor Store Lake Lure
2568 Memorial Hwy
8 locals recommend
Our local "ABC" store for all your alcoholic beverage needs.
Dollar General a short drive away located in Mill Spring N.C.
17 locals recommend
Dollar General
7854 NC-9
17 locals recommend
Dollar General a short drive away located in Mill Spring N.C.
A fun place to shop & get some unique items.
25 locals recommend
Bubba O'Leary's General Store
385 Main St
25 locals recommend
A fun place to shop & get some unique items.
KayLynn's has a store full of Lake Lure Gifts & Decor, including local artists and fun TShirts for the whole family. **Location has moved to across from the marina**
KayLynn’s
107 Raleigh Dr
KayLynn's has a store full of Lake Lure Gifts & Decor, including local artists and fun TShirts for the whole family. **Location has moved to across from the marina**

Groceries & Gas

This is the local/main super market in the area.
124 locals recommend
Ingles Market
276 NC-9
124 locals recommend
This is the local/main super market in the area.
The nearest Walmart Supercenter is located in Forest City N.C.
17 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
197 Plaza Dr
17 locals recommend
The nearest Walmart Supercenter is located in Forest City N.C.